http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/Texas LawyerTexas Lawyer delivers breaking legal news, in-depth investigation, practice guides, surveys and case law http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/30/newsmakers-jones-walker-adds-two-associates-in-houston/Newsmakers: Jones Walker Adds Two Associates in Houstonhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972125126/0/texaslawyer~Newsmakers-Jones-Walker-Adds-Two-Associates-in-Houston/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/30/newsmakers-jones-walker-adds-two-associates-in-houston/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:59:59 EST]]>Also: Womble adds real estate partner in Houston; McDermott partner elevations; and more.

       
]]> Texas LawyerBrianna Reisenwitzhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972125123/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Hiring/Newsmakers/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/ca/84/c04901ea42be9d8ba87028bf444a/glass-saldana-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Also: Womble adds real estate partner in Houston; McDermott partner elevations; and more.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/29/34-million-in-attorney-fees-awarded-on-1-verdict-in-texas-business-court/$3.4 Million in Attorney Fees Awarded on $1 Verdict in Texas Business Courthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972103955/0/texaslawyer~Million-in-Attorney-Fees-Awarded-on-Verdict-in-Texas-Business-Court/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/29/34-million-in-attorney-fees-awarded-on-1-verdict-in-texas-business-court/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:40:32 EST]]>A Texas business court ordered Stonewall Gas Gathering to pay Antero Resources more than $3.4 million in legal fees and costs despite Antero winning just $1 in damages.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972103952/0/texaslawyer.jpgContractual Disputes/Energy/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/d6/59/9be71a5c4d9f8a3cda8c32667487/natural-gas-pipeline-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>A Texas business court ordered Stonewall Gas Gathering to pay Antero Resources more than $3.4 million in legal fees and costs despite Antero winning just $1 in damages.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/a-sad-day-legal-industry-reacts-to-weils-rapid-turn/'A Sad Day': Legal Industry Reacts to Weil's Rapid Turnhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972103223/0/texaslawyer~A-Sad-Day-Legal-Industry-Reacts-to-Weils-Rapid-Turn/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/a-sad-day-legal-industry-reacts-to-weils-rapid-turn/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:34:19 EST]]>"This is a sad day for our legal profession, as Weil is one of the most venerated law firms of the last 50 years," the leader of one fellow Am Law 100 firm said.

       
]]> Texas LawyerAndrew Maloney and Jon Campisi and David Gialanellahttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972072749/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Bankruptcy and Dissolution/Law Firm Hiring/Law Firm Mergers/Law Firms - Large/Legal Services/Analysis https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/1c/aa/e8c7788541089a1f3565f3e75c54/adobestock-309269695-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>"This is a sad day for our legal profession, as Weil is one of the most venerated law firms of the last 50 years," the leader of one fellow Am Law 100 firm said.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/50-lawsuits-motel-6-owner-faces-wave-of-litigation-in-east-texas/50 Lawsuits: Motel 6 Owner Faces Wave of Litigation in East Texashttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972068849/0/texaslawyer~Lawsuits-Motel-Owner-Faces-Wave-of-Litigation-in-East-Texas/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/50-lawsuits-motel-6-owner-faces-wave-of-litigation-in-east-texas/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:46:01 EST]]>The company that owns Motel 6 faces 50 lawsuits filed in East Texas, alleging it and franchise owners profited from sex trafficking at properties in several states.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972068846/0/texaslawyer.jpgLitigation/Hospitality and Lodging/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/9e/a3/7871249d4d44bbf5035c4eb56f55/motel-6-sign-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>The company that owns Motel 6 faces 50 lawsuits filed in East Texas, alleging it and franchise owners profited from sex trafficking at properties in several states.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/texas-business-court-jury-rejects-100m-claims-awards-15-million-refund-to-defendants/Texas Business Court Jury Rejects $100M Claims, Awards $1.5 Million Refund to Defendantshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972065384/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Business-Court-Jury-Rejects-M-Claims-Awards-Million-Refund-to-Defendants/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/texas-business-court-jury-rejects-100m-claims-awards-15-million-refund-to-defendants/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:13:46 EST]]>Synergy Thermogen and its affiliates, which hired attorneys from Brown Rudnick, sought more than $100 million in damages against Blackbrush Oil & Gas and its principals.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972065381/0/texaslawyer.jpgLaw Firm Strategy /Cases and Courts/Compensation/Contracts/Contractual Disputes/Judges/Texas/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/16/a7/cbad61884254a138e001ad831cb4/justice-bill-whitehill-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Synergy Thermogen and its affiliates, which hired attorneys from Brown Rudnick, sought more than $100 million in damages against Blackbrush Oil & Gas and its principals.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/managing-execution-risk-in-data-center-and-infrastructure-projects/Managing Execution Risk in Data Center and Infrastructure Projectshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972062879/0/texaslawyer~Managing-Execution-Risk-in-Data-Center-and-Infrastructure-Projects/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/28/managing-execution-risk-in-data-center-and-infrastructure-projects/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:09:59 EST]]>The challenge is not eliminating uncertainty at the outset, but anticipating it and structuring the project's commitments so the pieces can ultimately work together.

       
]]> Texas LawyerChristina Hightowerhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972062876/0/texaslawyer.jpgRisk and Compliance/Contracts/Land Use and Planning/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/3e/ad/9252fa644483851adfa829122e3b/christina-hightower-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>The challenge is not eliminating uncertainty at the outset, but anticipating it and structuring the project's commitments so the pieces can ultimately work together.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/27/texas-judge-resigns-agrees-to-lifetime-ban-from-bench/Texas Judge Resigns, Agrees to Lifetime Ban From Benchhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972034448/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Judge-Resigns-Agrees-to-Lifetime-Ban-From-Bench/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/27/texas-judge-resigns-agrees-to-lifetime-ban-from-bench/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:19:03 EST]]>A separate criminal case remains pending against the judge.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972034445/0/texaslawyer.jpgJudges/Judicial Ethics/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/6c/3e/0fc060b0479084f7435a0cadbe5b/alan-shane-britton-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>A separate criminal case remains pending against the judge.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/27/ai-governance-is-not-a-checkbox-five-practical-lessons-for-organizations/AI Governance Is Not a Checkbox: Five Practical Lessons for Organizationshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972029177/0/texaslawyer~AI-Governance-Is-Not-a-Checkbox-Five-Practical-Lessons-for-Organizations/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/27/ai-governance-is-not-a-checkbox-five-practical-lessons-for-organizations/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:29:59 EST]]>Responsible AI use is not a single technology decision. It is an ongoing risk-management discipline that requires visibility, accountability, testing, and documented oversight.

       
]]> Texas LawyerChristine Chassehttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/922138367/0/texaslawyer.jpgArtificial Intelligence/Cybersecurity/Information Governance and Compliance/Risk Management/Expert Opinion https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/32/f9/6f21edf044b9b60a03d4c3da7352/christine-chasse-jpeg767x505.jpg ]]>Responsible AI use is not a single technology decision. It is an ongoing risk-management discipline that requires visibility, accountability, testing, and documented oversight.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/27/texas-gubernatorial-opponents-battle-over-musk-emails-in-court/Texas Gubernatorial Opponents Battle Over Musk Emails in Courthttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972028496/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Gubernatorial-Opponents-Battle-Over-Musk-Emails-in-Court/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/27/texas-gubernatorial-opponents-battle-over-musk-emails-in-court/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:07:43 EST]]>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office has argued that communications with Musk contain information that is “intimate and embarrassing.

       
]]> Texas LawyerVivienne Serrethttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972028493/0/texaslawyer.jpgElection and Political Law/Cases and Courts/Government/Judges/State and Local Government/Legal Services/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/0b/ea/bf978b954af1b6ba5f301080a4f9/greg-abbott-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office has argued that communications with Musk contain information that is “intimate and embarrassing.

       
]]> http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/26/texas-sues-openai-ceo-sam-altman-over-chatgpt-safety-claims-/Texas Sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety Claimshttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972004289/0/texaslawyer~Texas-Sues-OpenAI-CEO-Sam-Altman-Over-ChatGPT-Safety-Claims/http://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2026/10/26/texas-sues-openai-ceo-sam-altman-over-chatgpt-safety-claims-/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:32:23 EST]]>Texas sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman alleging ChatGPT misled consumers about its safety and harmed minors, while seeking sweeping restrictions, penalties and independent oversight.

       
]]> Texas LawyerLaura Lorekhttps://feeds.feedblitz.com/-/972004286/0/texaslawyer.jpgLitigation/News https://k2-prod-alm.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/brightspot/cb/d9/509d93d64b708567d15a750a59a0/sam-altman-jpg767x505.jpg ]]>Texas sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman alleging ChatGPT misled consumers about its safety and harmed minors, while seeking sweeping restrictions, penalties and independent oversight.

       
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